Blinking (also known as Reflex, Orbicularis Oculi, Orbicularis Oculi Reflexes): Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action.

NIH MeSH · D001767Phenomena and Processes

Blinking

Also known asReflex, Orbicularis Oculi · Orbicularis Oculi Reflexes · Reflexes, Orbicularis Oculi · Orbicularis Oculi Reflex · Winking · Blink Reflexes · Reflexes, Blink · Reflex, Blink · Blink Reflex · Corneal Reflexes · Reflex, Corneal

Definition

Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action.

MeSH classification

  • G11.561.731.127
  • G14.152

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Common questions about Blinking

What does Blinking mean in medicine?
Brief closing of the eyelids by involuntary normal periodic closing, as a protective measure, or by voluntary action. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Blinking known by any other names?
Yes. Blinking is also referred to as Reflex, Orbicularis Oculi, Orbicularis Oculi Reflexes, Reflexes, Orbicularis Oculi, Orbicularis Oculi Reflex in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Blinking sit in the medical classification?
Blinking falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G11.561.731.127, G14.152). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001767) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗